The Atlanta test cheating scandal in the spring of 2015 (see Blinder, 2015) is one example of an educational leadership crisis. Atlanta may have made the news, but they are not alone in facing the pressures of a public that wants results from a system that sometimes struggles to find a way to educate all learners. Whether you examine PK-12 education, higher education, or other educational arenas, ethical struggles are everywhere.
Select and read an article about any scandal pertinent to education or to your field of work (nursing, recruitment, etc.). You may choose to read about the Atlanta testing scandal if you are unable to locate information about another scandal.
Support your statements with evidence from the required studies and your research. Cite and reference your sources in APA style.
Blinder, A. (2015, April 1). Atlanta educators convicted in school cheating scandal. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/02/us/verdict-reach…